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Monday, March 25, 2013

Weekly Newsletter March 24th - March 30th

Current Events:After
a down week, U.S. financial markets are seeking a jolt of positive news to keep
near historic levels. Such a boost will likely come early in the week out of
Europe as Cyprus has tentatively reached an agreement to receive key financial
aid in an effort to avoid a meltdown. Early indications show the euro and U.S.
stock-index futures rallying, following a sharp rise in Asian stocks as a
result of the bailout.

What to Look for This Week

A ton of housing data is scheduled to be released this week,
which will allow investors to gauge the temperature of the housing market. Not
much excitement is expected this week from earnings though, as just a few big
names are scheduled to announce, including Dollar General, Red Hat, Paychex,
and GameStop.

News Affecting the Markets

The European Central Bank, the European Commission and the
International Monetary Fund (collectively known as the Troika) came to the
rescue Sunday bailing out the tiny island nation of Cyprus by securing 10
billion euros of aid. The proposed deal, which was leaked by European Union
officials to Reuters, would include the closure of the country’s second-largest
lender, Popular Bank of Cyprus or “Laiki Bank,” with deposits under 100,000
euros to be shifted to the larger Bank of Cyprus, while deposits over that
amount would be frozen and used to pay off debts. Additionally, a 40% haircut
on Bank of Cyprus depositors holding more than 100,000 euros in their accounts
is reportedly also included in the structured deal designed to alleviate the
country from its likely financial doom.

Smart Investing

Budget Analysis:Investing and/or trading should involve the use of disposal income. But
getting a hold of disposable income isn't easy for most. Thus, it may be
prudent to create and maintain a budget. Start by reviewing your income and
expenses. This will be easier if you get in the habit of tracking the money you
spend using a paper ledger or with your computer. Remember to account for any
debt expenses you may have, such as credit card and loan payments and include
changes you anticipate such as a pay raise or a new car payment. Think about
ways to maximize your income and minimize expenses. If you need more income,
you may decide to work a few extra hours at a part-time job in addition to your
current job. Look for ways both large and small to spend less throughout the
year. Each income and added savings will quickly contribute to a larger pocket,
which will give you a greater opportunity to participate in investments.

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